A grassroots organization based in Richmond, VA

Welcome! Richmond Teachers for Social Justice is a group of educators and allies dedicated to creating a just, democratic, sustainable and caring society through education, solidarity and social action. Our membership includes public and private PK-12 teachers, pre-service teachers, university faculty, adult educators, parents, students, community workers and anyone interested in working for social justice in education.

Our MissionTeachers for Social Justice is a group of educators and allies dedicated to creating a just, democratic, sustainable and caring society through education, solidarity and social action.

Core Principles

To support democratic schooling through the development of social justice curricula that promote themes and ideas important to diverse groups of students.

To promote teacher’s voices on issues of educational equity within schools and other public forums.

To use exemplary methods of research and inquiry to provide teachers and the wider community with knowledge of educational topics related to issues of social justice.

To strengthen the bonds of neighborhoods and school communities through outreach to individuals, groups and organizations.